Text description provided by the architects. The original clients, Mr. and Mrs. Ishii, he was a sculptor and she was a painter. This was to be used as an atelier. They wanted to invite people over from time to time for concerts. They were acquaintances (or should I call them comrades) from the days of student protests.
Though it had not been agreed upon, I wanted to create a house that was at the same time a facility that was useful for outside people. I would create a large space that was as open as possible to the outside world and make that an atelier-like place, or a place where a small concert could be held.
The everyday living area would be concealed under that large space and invisible from the outside world. A house always has a place that is open to the outside world. Mr. and Mrs. Fujii, who received this house from the Ishiis, use this large space as a living room. "It is spacious and high-ceilinged and quite pleasant. Though it does get a bit cold in winter."
